Side by side comparison and review of Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | DT 18-55mm lens | Body only |
Height | 10.42 cm | 9.34 cm |
Width | 14.26 cm | 13.29 cm |
Depth | 8.09 cm | 8.39 cm |
Weight | 610 g | 480 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | - | Black |
Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.0 Megapixel | 16.05 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | - | 17,200,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | - | 16,050,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 50 fps | 24 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
Sensor Features | Anti-Dust coating | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) | - |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Image Processor | BIONZ X | - |
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LENS | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | - |
Filter Size | 55 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | - | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | Aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) | - |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 79 | 49 |
Auto Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control | - |
AE/AF Control | Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, Face Recognition | Face Recognition |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.39" | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 2,359,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88x | 1.34x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | -4 to +4 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | - |
Features | - | Auto eye sensor |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | 100-12800 | 200-12800 |
Extended ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
Extended ISO (Min) | - | 100 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-25600 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 1728 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View | - |
Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, Saturation, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait, clear, deep, light, autumn leaves, Night Scene, Style Box | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
Shutter Type | Mechanical electronically-controlled | Mechanical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3, 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/250sec |
Exposure Range | EV 2-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Type | 2.7" LCD display | 3" OLED display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 1,036,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Rotating |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Display brightness control, Touch AF/AE |
FLASH | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | - | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S, AVC | AVCHD, H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM | - |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | - | JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 2448 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 2336 x 1752 JPEG 2336 x 1560 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2448 x 2448 JPEG 1744 x 1744 JPEG 1712 x 1712 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps |
MOV - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps MOV - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 200Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 200Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps - 200Mbps H.264 - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 200Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 200Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps - 200Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | - | Photo shooting - 500 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | HDMI output USB 2.0 Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Accessory shoe (Sony Multi Interface Shoe) |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7.5 frames per second, 40 frames per second |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, Quick AF Live View, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, 25p Cinema Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, peripheral illumination correction, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Shade Correction, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Quick AF Full HD movie recording, Smart Teleconverter, AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Translucent Mirror technology | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, face detection, Full-time Live View, Wi-Fi Direct, unlimited 4K video recording, V-Log L recording |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, power cable, shoe cap | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable |
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Software | - | Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5 Premium Edition |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |